Utahns’ Vision for theFuture of Agriculture

Utahns envision feeding their families with healthy, high-quality food grown in Utah. They see an abundance of locally grown products as part of a healthy lifestyle that will improve the quality of life for them and future generations. Utahns also envision being more self-reliant and less dependent on other states and countries to provide their food. They also want a future in which Utah’s food industry provides jobs across the state.

What Utahns Want: Goals

Dramatically increase production of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products in Utah.

Increase Utah’s production of grains and proteins to keep up with Utah’s population growth.

Improve Utah’s food self-sufficiency.

Improve Utahns' access to healthy, locally grown food.

Strengthen Utah’s agricultural economy.

How We’ll Get There: Key Strategies

Treat agriculture as a highly valued industry cluster.

Create new distribution channels for Utah farm products that cut out the “middle man” by selling directly to Utah consumers.

Create a toolbox of agricultural preservation options for Utah communities that are consistent with private property rights and Utahns’ values.